衑 (líng) - A narrow path or lane & an alleyway.

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líng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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衑 · líng

A narrow path or lane;

an alleyway.

A narrow path or lanean alleyway.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 街— street, main road
  • 道— road, avenue
  • 路— road, path

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We walked through the narrow lane (衑) in the old town.
  • The small alley (衑) was filled with vendors.
  • He lives in a lane (衑) behind the main street.

Collocations

  • narrow lane(窄衑)
  • small alley(小衑)
  • lane entrance(衑口)
  • lane way(衑道)
  • back lane(后衑)
  • lane house(衑屋)

Idioms

  • A narrow lane leading to a secluded place(曲径通幽)
  • Walking through alleys and lanes(穿街走衑)
  • Every lane and alley(大街小衑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional urban architecture with narrow passageways between buildings.
  • Common in historical Chinese cities and villages for pedestrian access.
  • Reflects compact community living arrangements in dense urban areas.

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